Former Miss World and actor Manushi Chhillar has been selected to perform live at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Handover Ceremony, where she will be the only Indian actress participating in the event. She will represent India's cultural identity and creativity before a global audience.
The ceremony will be held on August 2 at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. The event will mark the official beginning of the transition towards Ahmedabad 2030, the next host city of the Commonwealth Games.
The Commonwealth Games Handover Ceremony is a key part of every edition of the Games, during which the current host city begins the process of handing over hosting responsibilities to the next host city. This time, the process will begin with the transition from Glasgow 2026 to Ahmedabad 2030.
The ceremony will showcase Glasgow's heritage and offer a preview of Ahmedabad 2030 through music, art, culture and modern technology.
Manushi Chhillar won the Miss World title in 2017, representing India on the global stage. Since then, she has remained active in social initiatives, international events and the entertainment industry, and has represented India at several global platforms in recent years.
The Commonwealth Games Handover Ceremony will be broadcast in multiple countries, with millions of viewers expected to watch the event on television and digital platforms. Manushi Chhillar's performance will present India's culture, art and modern identity to an international audience.
Following Glasgow 2026, the next edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad in 2030. India's participation in the handover ceremony will mark the beginning of the transition towards the upcoming event.
